Category Archives for "Internet Speed"

Byte Me Article 218 – Restricting internet access time

Restricting Internet Access Time Last week we looked at the problems surrounding our youth and the Internet.  This weeks’ article will split into two sections – 1. How to restrict the amount of Internet access time and 2. How to restrict the types of Internet sites that can be visited. There are several ways to […]

Byte Me Article 217 – Has technology just gone too far?

Has Technology Just Gone Too Far? The week before last I skipped an article for various reasons so I will attempt to make up for that with a topic this week which effects all of us – when are the latest trends in technology too much?  I refer to the number of mind numbing gadgets […]

Byte Me Article 215 – DOT selling points do not ring true

DOT Selling Points Don’t Ring True Rarely do I find a reason to write on a topic that is outside of the area of IT that we service. However in this instance I find a number of our own business customers (and know of heaps of others) suffering from lost income and frustration because they […]

Byte Me Article 214 – There’s an app for every occassion

There’s an App for Every Occassion Several weeks ago I promised Byte Me readers an article about ‘apps’ – what they are and what they do.  An unfortunate event called Marcia rudely interrupted my schedule – as well as most everyone else’s.  So finally the app article appears as our topic for this week. If […]

Byte Me Article 210 – Portable devices: Is bigger any better?

Portable Devices: Is Bigger Any Better? Following on from last weeks’ article and in response to readers’ requests, this week we look at Internet enabled portable devices at the larger end of the size scale.  This will encompass larger tablets as well as Ultrabook’s and traditional Laptops. The larger tablets which range to around 13.3 […]

Byte Me Article 209 – How to make the smart choice

How to Make the Smart Choice Continuing on from last week’s article, with the ever growing number of various web enabled portable devices, we have many of our customers asking us “what sort of device should I purchase”?  The answer is normally determined by what devices they already have as well as personal preference – […]

Byte Me Article 206 – Hacker threat now hitting home

Hacker Threat Now Hitting Home A big welcome back to my regular readers for the first article of 2015 and I hope that most of you had a good break over the Christmas period. Moving all of Kerr Solutions to our new shop at 205 Musgrave Street, North Rocky and getting the new shop up […]

Byte Me Article 204 – Storm wreaking havoc on PCs

Storms Wreaking Havoc on PC’s Many areas across CQ are finally getting some much needed rain and as is often the case, once it starts we see storm clouds building nearly every day! Lately the heavens are also trying to show off with displays of lightning several times a week. We see the results of […]

Byte Me Article 203 – Backup to protect from data loss

Backup to Protect From Data Loss Last week we wrote about the re-appearance of the worldwide Ransomware virus – CryptoLocker. Since then we have had a huge number of phone calls asking for further information about the virus and in particular how to avoid it. This article focus on these very topics. There have been […]

Byte Me Article 202 – Stay alert for PC virus creating havoc locally

Stay Alert for PC Virus Creating Havoc Locally If you value the files on your computer then I urge you to please read on! CryptoLocker is a worldwide computer virus that is really turning up the heat for unsuspecting computer users.  It first gained the widespread attention of Internet users late last year and was […]